Europe downstream news
Orbital UK awarded gas transmission contracts
Orbital UK has been awarded multiple contracts to enhance fuel gas metering and compressor efficiency on the UK gas transmission network.
Hannover Messe: Modules for smart chemical plants
The ‘Process INDUSTRIE 4.0: The Age of Modular Production’ presentation at HANNOVER MESSE 2018 will share how to increase productivity by greater use of intelligent automation and instrumentation.
European Commission approves biofuels initiative in Italy
The European Commission has approved a €4.7 billion public support scheme for the production and distribution of advanced biofuels in Italy.
Too much data?
Scott Lehmann, Petrotechnics, UK, explains why it is essential to get the digital approach right if operators are to achieve operational excellence in the fourth industrial revolution.
Shell: LNG demand continues to grow
According to Shell’s annual LNG Outlook, strong growth in LNG demand could cause a potential supply shortage in mid-2020s.
BHGE and Hoerbiger enter cooperation agreement
Hoerbiger has become an authorised service provider of Baker Hughes’ reciprocating compressors.
ExxonMobil welcomes new base stock
ExxonMobil will begin production of its new heavy neutral base stock at its Rotterdam refinery.
GTT receives order for LNG carriers
Since the start of 2018 the company has taken orders for the equipment of three LNG carriers and one bunkering vessel.
WTS Energy acquires The Sniffers
WTS Energy has acquired The Sniffers, a Belgian service provider to the energy industry.
OSRL and CEDRE sign Letter of Cooperation
The agreement will see the two companies focus sharing of technical expertise in relation to spill preparedness and response.